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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 483.66 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 483.66 and 284.31 is: 392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 483.66 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/483.66 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 483.66 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 137,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,510.77/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.08

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